Good Day!
A quarterly publication of the National Grange Vol. 3, Issue 2 l Summer 2019
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‘Since God placed man on Earth...’ Nation’s oldest agriculture advocacy organization continues course with Grange Youth Fair Program, much more
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PRELUDE
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National President reflects as Dairy Month approaches Editorial asks how your Grange encourages pride in homeownership, beautification Board makes tough decisions about major organizational asset: Grange HQ Op-Ed: Don’t take risk with imported drugs Letter: Social Media saved our Grange
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MEMBERSHIP NEWS, TOOLS & RECOGNITION
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Granges celebrating milestone anniversaries
Breaking down new approach to fundraising into easy-to-follow steps
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Foundation chosen as recipient of April funds raised through virtual race
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NATIONAL NEWS & VIEWS
STATE & LOCAL GRANGE NEWS
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Photographer provides images that bring the farm to Washington, D.C. Quilts of Valor partnership a successful, rewarding endeavor for many Granges
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JUNIOR GRANGE
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New Jersey member publishes first book
Deadlines for updated program, ambassador applications due soon
Texas Granges gather to raise money for, spirits of local family in need
PASSPORT: Dairy Awareness
Oregon Grange featured in local Subaru dealer’s commercial
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LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
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Grange Youth take to Hill as part in National Ag Day Connections, issue insight just part of experience at Legislative Fly-In + Issue briefs PTSD and Ageism can complicate lives of veterans seeking new careers
Leadership paradox
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Grange partners with groups fighting to keep consumers “posted”
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Grange blossoms in Nevada, booms in California thanks to engaging program Advocating for farmers in hard times still at Grange’s core Virginia farmer wins Ag Advocate of the Year award sponsored by Grange Foundation Renovations, additions to founder O.H. Kelley’s homestead enhance educational opportunities for visitors Juniors take on philanthropic initiative to honor founder, support ag education
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GRANGE YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS
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4 selected to represent Grange at national conference combating opioid abuse New York, North Carolina ladies each serve as one-half of Young Patron, Youth Ambassador teams
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HOBBIES
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Grange’s role looms large in final re-imagined Bonnie & Clyde novel
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FOOD NEWS & RECIPES
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Milk, cheese, butter, more are source of delight in recipes featuring dairy products Master’s Recipes: Cheesy Bacon Oven Pancake and Ice Cream Cookie Desert
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LAST WORD
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Securing Grange through Foundation for future members a noble, necessary cause
Good Day! Magazine is a quarterly publication of the National Grange. located at 1616 H St. NW, Washington, DC 20006. All comments and questions can be directed to communications@nationalgrange.org
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WHAT’S THE GRANGE? The National Grange was founded as a fraternal organization for farm families in 1867 – opening its doors to men and women equally from the start. From rural free delivery of mail to the direct election of U.S. Senators by the people, Grangers have influenced so many aspects of American life and culture. Today we continue to advocate for rural Americans and those interested in all areas of agriculture – including those who just like to eat – and our local Granges provide millions of dollars and hours of service to their neighbors annually. Each Grange operates as a grassroots unit, taking on projects most appropriate for their communities and advocating based on their members’ beliefs.
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William “Chip” Narvel, DE, National Steward
F. Philip Prelli, CT, Overseer philip.prelli@snet.net
John Plank, IN, National Assistant Steward
Leroy Watson, NH, Executive Committee Chair
Brenda Rousselle, VT, National Lady Assistant Steward
Executive Committee Secretary schaeffr@att.net Susan Noah, OR,
Executive Committee Member master@orgrange.org Stephen Coye, NY,
Executive Committee Member steve@nygrange.org Chris Hamp, WA,
National Lecturer lecturer@nationalgrange.org
Betsy E. Huber, Publisher National Grange Master (President) & President, Grange Foundation betsy@nationalgrange.org Amanda Leigh Brozana Rios, Editor Communications & Development Director & Grange Foundation Associate communications@nationalgrange.org Loretta Washington, Subscription Manager Sales, Benefits, Programs & Membership Recognition Director lwashington@nationalgrange.org
Joe Stefenoni Membership & Leadership Development Director membership@nationalgrange.org
Betsy E. Huber, PA, President betsy@nationalgrange.org
Lynette Schaeffer, IL,
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Stephanie Wilkins, Subscriptions Assistant IT Director swilkins@nationalgrange.org
Officers
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Barbara Borderieux, FL, National Chaplain Dwight Baldwin, IO, National Treasurer Judy Sherrod, TN, National Secretary Christopher Johnston, MI, National Gatekeeper
Burton Eller National Grange Legislative Director Grange Advocacy Executive Director beller@nationalgrange.org Mandy Bostwick Youth Development Director youth@nationalgrange.org Samantha Wilkins Operations Coordinator & Junior Grange Development Director junior@nationalgrange.org Pete Pompper Community Service Director communityservice@nationalgrange.org
Cindy Greer, CO, National Ceres Kay Stiles, MD, National Pomona Welina Shufeldt, OK, National Flora
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Stewart Hughes Controller shughes@nationalgrange.org Mujo Mrkonjic Building Engineer
Features SPEAKING TRUTH TO POWER
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Nearly two dozen Grange members met with legislators during the annual Fly-In
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BIG IMPACT
32 A Grange raises nearly $8,000 for a local family in need
WRAPPED WITH THANKS
Grangers across the country are proud to take part in program combining love of veterans and putting handicraft skills to good use
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